Alcohol does different things to different people. You get the crying drunk, the angry drunk, the " I love you man" drunk, etc. You can't say what you're gonna get just by looking at a sober person. That being said, these generalizations towards people that drink, are inaccurate - in that, these are YOUR experiences. There are always the easy bad examples, and you can generalize that alcohol does inebriate ALL people somehow, but the reactions of each individual will be different. Perhaps all the people you hang around are axxholes - it just takes the drinking to get it out. I think booze just brings out a suppressed personality to a certain degree. I personally believe alcohol has nothing to do with the person's behavior. It's just a catalyst to unleash somebody that's always been there.
As for your example Crystal, I feel as though your ex just likes beer. It's nice to go out on a patio and sample some different craft beer. I'm sure you had hobbies that he didn't like doing as well. It's just easy for you to take a big giant shlt on him because there's booze involved (and the fact he's an ex) - which you are against. Sampling beer is a hobby just as much as sampling food. I'm sure
you'd be fine with that. I'm sure he just wanted to share his hobby with you.
Is it a dealbreaker? I think it depends on her attitude. If I can take her to a pub and she can still have a good time without drinks, bring her on! But if she's gonna sit there judging people and calling them idiots for having fun, she can beat it. I like going to a pub and playing pool, doing karaoke and all that stuff a pub offers. It would be more fun if I can bring a sweetie to help enjoy it with. Campfires, Sports games, Christmas, and Mexico are all the more fun with drinks and those are SOME of the things I like to do. Even more with a special someone.
As for Soufie.... clothes falling off is my favorite drunk! You may be suppressing a really free bird.